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P.E.I. launches buy-back program for potato wart fields
June 12, 2025
Prince Edward Island govt Launches Potato Field Buy-Back Program to Combat Potato Wart Disease
P.E.I. launches a buy-back program for potato wart index fields to combat the fungal disease. It aids farmers, protects land, and boosts trade, with over USD 40M spent since 2021 on wart control efforts.
Lamb Weston's 2024 report highlights progress in sustainability across people, food, and planet.
June 12, 2025
Potato Processor Lamb Weston Issues F2024 Global Sustainability Report
With a focus on Making Fries and Making Strides, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. issued its annual Global Sustainability Report, providing updates on the company’s performance against key sustainability and people initiatives during its fiscal year 2024.
Representantes de las empresas y centros tecnológicos que participan en la iniciativa, enmarcada dentro del proyecto europeo Brilian, en la planta de Udapa en Gasteiz.
June 11, 2025
España: bioplásticos a partir de la papa
El proyecto supone aprovechar los residuos de los procesos de industrialización de patata y darle así un giro sustentable a la cadena de valor.
Group photo from the launch of the DormFresh–TASC Trial and Research Center in Rosche, Germany, featuring DormFresh, TASC, One Four Group, and global partners in sustainable potato storage.
June 09, 2025
TASC International and DormFresh Launch Innovative Potato Storage Test Facility in Germany
DormFresh and TASC International opened a EUR 600,000 Trial and Research Center in Rosche, Germany, to develop sustainable potato storage solutions post-CIPC ban. The facility supports EU trials, focusing on eco-friendly sprout inhibition methods.
Alsum Farms & Produce Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to High School SeniorsAlsum Farms & Produce Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to High School Seniors
June 09, 2025
Alsum Farms & Produce Awards USD 10,000 in Scholarships to Future Agricultural Leaders
Alsum Farms & Produce awarded USD 10,000 in scholarships to 10 Wisconsin high school seniors for academic, agricultural, and community excellence. The program supports future ag leaders.
GB Potatoes Joins HCP to Support the British Seed Potato Industry
June 09, 2025
GB Potatoes joins HCP to boost seed potato crop protection and secure sustainable UK production
GB Potatoes has joined HCP to secure vital crop protection authorisations for the UK seed potato sector, using AHDB levy funds. A new technical group will prioritise needs, ensuring sustainable, high-quality seed and ware potato production.
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Assortment of salty snacks with dipping sauce
June 07, 2025
Crunch Time: How Potato Snack Brands Are Battling for Market Share
The potato snack aisle is a battlefield-crammed with crisps, chips, fries, and a dizzying array of flavours. With global market revenues expected to reach over USD 126 billion by 2034 and a steady 3% annual growth rate, it’s clear that competition is fierce and only getting hotter.
The Dutch royal couple were given a tour of HZPC
June 05, 2025
The Dutch seed potato sector is prospering
By mid-March, Hans Huistra, CEO of the Royal HZPC Group, had done a good deal of driving on Dutch highways. He rushed from meeting to meeting, sharing the good news that last season's average prices will be historically high with affiliated seed potato growers.
Official ground-breaking of Lutosa’s EUR 225M investment project in Waregem, attended by Flemish Minister-President Matthias Diependaele.
June 03, 2025
Lutosa breaks ground on its new French fry line in Waregem
Lutosa celebrated a key milestone in its development at Waregem, with the official inauguration of a vast industrial investment project.
La Paz, Plurinational State of Bolivia. Potatoes at a street stall in Mercado Rodriguez market.
June 01, 2025
Securing the Future of the Potato: Global Strategies for Food Security, Sustainability, and Crop Diversity
The potato feeds over a billion people but faces disease and limited diversity. Investing in research, breeding, and farmer support is vital to improve resilience and productivity, ensuring it remains a key staple for global food security.
Welcome to the second International Day of Potato in Brussels, 27 May 2025 — uniting potato value chain leaders to celebrate innovation, sustainability, and the crop’s future.
May 31, 2025
Brussels Marks International Day of Potato with High-Level Conference and 'Seed-to-Fork' Exhibition
Brussels marked the 2nd International Day of Potato with a conference and exhibition, highlighting the crop's role in food security, sustainability, and innovation. Stakeholders called for supportive EU policies to boost the potato value chain.
Goodrich Cereals Celebrates International Potato Day with Innovative and Sustainable Potato Products
May 31, 2025
Celebrating International Potato Day: Goodrich Cereals' Commitment to Innovation, Quality, and Sustainability
May 30 marks International Potato Day, a global observance initiated by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to recognize the potato's significant role in food security, nutrition, and livelihoods.
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May 31, 2025
Prince Edward Island Celebrates Second Annual International Day of Potato, Honouring 200 Years of Farming Excellence
PEI celebrates the 2nd International Day of Potato, honoring its historic role and global impact. With innovation and sustainability, Island farmers grow 2.6B lbs yearly - feeding over 25 million people and securing the future of this vital crop.
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May 28, 2025
James Hutton Institute to Host ‘Potato – The Path to a Bright Future’ Webinar on International Day of Potato
Join the James Hutton Institute's webinar on May 30, International Day of Potato, to explore UK potato production challenges and innovations in breeding, sustainability, AI tools, and pest control. Hosted by NPIC and Professor Ingo Hein.
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May 25, 2025
Goodrich Cereals to Unveil New Frozen Potato Gourmet Twist Range at FI Africa 2025 in Egypt
Goodrich Cereals launches its new flavored frozen Potato Gourmet Twist range at FI Africa 2025 in Egypt, June 2–4. Visit booth H2.D43 to taste, explore products, and discuss partnership opportunities.
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May 22, 2025
KMC amba Partners with Daymer Ingredients to Expand Sustainable Potato-Based Solutions in the UK
KMC has partnered with UK-based Daymer Ingredients to expand its potato-based solutions in the UK. The collaboration focuses on clean label starches and aims to support sustainable, plant-based innovations for food manufacturers.
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May 19, 2025
WPC Celebrates International Day of the Potato with Global Webinar: The Role of Potato in Rural Development and Food Security
Celebrate the International Day of the Potato on May 15, 2025, with a global webinar hosted by the World Potato Congress! Discover how this vital crop drives food security and rural resilience through expert insights and global case studies.

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